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Notes from the trailer, the permit, and the festivals.

4/15/2026

JT Desert Drifters at Coachella

The crew served 5,734 meals for 220 event guards across the three weeks of Coachella and Stagecoach at Empire Polo Club. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner went out from early shifts to late nights. Thank you to the crew that kept the line moving.

3/30/2026

JT Desert Drifters “Recommended” award on Restaurant Guru

Restaurant Guru gave the Yucca Valley trailer its Recommended award. We are pleased to reach out from Restaurant Guru to share some wonderful news about your work in Yucca Valley. Guests consistently praise your hearty breakfast burritos, flavorful burgers and bowls, generous portions, and the warm, welcoming service your staff provides. It is clear that […]

1/26/2026

First permitted food truck in Yucca Valley

Z107.7 FM Joshua Tree reported that JT Desert Drifters became the first food truck to receive a Yucca Valley mobile-vendor permit. Mike and Sue Watson run the trailer at the Home Depot PRO lot. The Planning Commission approved the temporary use permit after the town wrote the mobile-vendor rules in 2024. The report is by […]

11/4/2025

Chef Sue Watson on Z107.7 FM Try It Tuesday

Chef Sue Watson joined Cody and Jef on Z107.7 FM’s Try It Tuesday on November 4, 2025. The hosts kept her for a second segment to talk about the trailer, the Home Depot PRO lot, and the food coming out of the window. Thank you to Cody, Jef, and the Hi-Desert listeners. Z107.7 FM Joshua […]